The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the 2009 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education's Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/education under Finance, when available. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2008-09 revised appropriations and 2009-10 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown.

Shared Services

Washington Township participates in the following shared services:

Administrative services with Mullica Township BOE

Business services with Mullica Township BOE

Child Study Team services with Mullica Township BOE

Speech services with Mullica Township BOE

Cafeteria Consulting services with Mullica Twp. BOE

Instructional services (Music, Technology) with Mullica Township BOE

Insurance consortium with New Jersey School Boards Association

Telecommunications services with ACT/Xtel

Food Purchases with Lacey Township

Substitute bus driver services with Burlington County Institute of Tech